Deficits in volumetric bone mineral density, bone microarchitecture, and estimated bone strength in women with atypical anorexia nervosa compared to healthy controls.

Atypical anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder in which psychological criteria for anorexia nervosa are met despite weight being in the normal range. We demonstrate that despite weight in the normal range, women with atypical anorexia nervosa have impaired bone density, structure, and strength compared to healthy controls. Whether this translates to an increased risk of incident fracture in this population requires further investigation.